Council Tax to Double for Thousands of Second Homes
Thousands of second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills as cash-strapped councils seek new revenue. Discover which areas are affected.
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Second home council tax to double in new wave of hikes
Thousands of second home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills. Discover which areas are affected and the financial impact.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Luxury UK homes unsold for up to seven years
Despite a UK housing shortage, 11 luxury properties, including a £25m London mansion, have failed to sell for years. Discover why opulence isn't always a guarantee.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Mould in council home made son ill, mother fears return
A Bristol mother fears mould that caused her son's serious chest infection will return this winter. 28% of UK homes report damp, mould, or cold issues, new research reveals.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Lake District homeowners hit by Labour mansion tax
Wealthy second home owners in Windermere face £5,000 annual tax hikes under Labour's new council tax surcharge, forcing sales and local exodus. Discover the impact.
Mansion Tax to Impact Over Half of Homes in Wealthy Areas
Exclusive analysis reveals over 60% of homeowners in Knightsbridge face Rachel Reeves' new mansion tax on properties over £2m. Discover which areas are most affected.
Mansion Tax: £2.5k Surcharge on £2m Homes from 2028
A new 'mansion tax' on homes over £2million will hit London hardest. See the interactive map revealing the 26,500 properties affected across the UK from 2028.
Fantasy House Hunt: Downsizing Properties in England
Explore five downsizing property options across England, from a London apartment to a Kent cottage. Discover homes perfect for a simpler lifestyle amid potential tax changes.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
New Council Tax Surcharge for £2m+ Properties
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new annual council tax surcharge for properties valued over £2m, starting April 2028. Find out how this 'mansion tax' could affect homeowners.
Richmond reacts to £2m 'mansion tax' rise
Homeowners in affluent Richmond, London, give mixed reception to Rachel Reeves's council tax surcharge on properties valued over £2m. Discover the local impact and market reactions.
Elderly Couple Fight Luxury Holiday Home Plans
A 92-year-old man and his 87-year-old wife face stress and anxiety as their neighbour, a wealthy fund manager, plans to demolish and rebuild the attached property in Norfolk's 'Chelsea-on-Sea'.
Illegal homes built next to nuclear weapons factory
Residents near Aldermaston nuclear site demand council action as 13 static homes built illegally. Over 600 sign petition amid safety fears and construction disruption.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
$60M Sydney Mansion Sets New Property Record
A spectacular Sydney mansion in The Ponds has shattered property records with a staggering $60 million price tag, becoming one of Australia's most expensive residential sales ever.
City investor's holiday home plan sparks Cornish row
A multi-millionaire financier's bid to convert a former council house into an exclusive holiday let has ignited furious opposition from locals in picturesque Portscatho, Cornwall, creating a bitter class divide in the coastal community.
Neighbour planning row over 'monstrous' house extension
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Sydney's secret luxury home hidden in plain sight
Discover the astonishing Sydney residence that maintains a historic brick warehouse facade while concealing one of the city's most spectacular and innovative luxury homes behind its unassuming exterior.
£5,000 Japanese Homes Could Fix Australia Housing Crisis
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Flourishing at 50: Revolutionary Aged Care Success
Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.
Semi-detached house hides incredible architectural secret
A seemingly ordinary semi-detached house in England conceals an incredible architectural surprise that's stopping traffic and amazing locals. Discover the property that's anything but what it seems from the outside.
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